p.tm Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hi fellow reefers I'm quite new to this forum and the marine hobby, have been running a 2x1x1ft tank for about 6 months now and only starting stocking recently.. Currently have 2 maroon clownfish(yes they fight.. ), 2 azure damsels and a BTA. My question is whether I need a sump, and if I do, what do I need to build a sump? plumbing, overflow etc.. I do have small spare tank. A rough cost estimate would be useful too Because I had a huge problem with nitrates before I did a major water change. My ammonia and nitrites are zero, nitrates are about 20ppm, currently running on a HOB filter. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcyf Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 If you have existing cabinet to house ur spare tank. You then will probably just need.. A hang on overflow box. Aquamarin should have ready stock. About 100 Acrylic Partitions for your sump design and silicon (if u noe how to DIY) shouldn't cost u more than 30-50 Filter media/ carbon rings/balls live rocks or coral chips. Should cost about 50 You might want to think about getting a skimmer since u are experiencing nitrate issues.. If u are getting corals, then probably chiller If u went a DSB in your sump then probably u might wanna get more sand If you wanna run macro algae like cheato then u would need lights too.. Quote Follow Alex's Reefing Journey @ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clement Chen Posted February 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted February 14, 2014 Heard sometimes hangon overflow got problems and might result in flooding. Maybe can upgrade tank to a bigger one with sump Quote Clem's Clam Corner (Decommed) 60cm x 40cm x 30cm Tank Nano tank reboot v2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member solasido Posted February 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted February 14, 2014 I used Aquaclear 110 as a "mini" sump before for 1.5 ft cube nano. It works quite well. I put filter sock in the in let as mechanical filter a 15x9x12cm mini deep sand bed coral chips compartment carbon bags chaeto compartment Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.tm Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks for the quick replies guys If you have existing cabinet to house ur spare tank. You then will probably just need.. A hang on overflow box. Aquamarin should have ready stock. About 100 Acrylic Partitions for your sump design and silicon (if u noe how to DIY) shouldn't cost u more than 30-50 Filter media/ carbon rings/balls live rocks or coral chips. Should cost about 50 You might want to think about getting a skimmer since u are experiencing nitrate issues.. If u are getting corals, then probably chiller If u went a DSB in your sump then probably u might wanna get more sand If you wanna run macro algae like cheato then u would need lights too.. I've ordered a tunze skimmer already but they currently no stock.. My cabinet too small for my spare tank so I intend to put it just behind my cabinet Also, is it possible not to go for an overflow? I've read about syphoning, is it possible to use this method to drain water to the sump instead? here's the link: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-syphon-without-getting-anything-in-y/ What are the benefits of an overflow? Heard sometimes hangon overflow got problems and might result in flooding. Maybe can upgrade tank to a bigger one with sump no money right now I'm still studying heh heh I used Aquaclear 110 as a "mini" sump before for 1.5 ft cube nano. It works quite well. I put filter sock in the in let as mechanical filter a 15x9x12cm mini deep sand bed coral chips compartment carbon bags chaeto compartment Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk that's a cool idea! would the mini dsb be too heavy for a HOB? i scared later it just break and fall off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member solasido Posted February 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted February 14, 2014 ah ya need to support the HOB because else the glass may crack Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcyf Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Heard sometimes hangon overflow got problems and might result in flooding. Maybe can upgrade tank to a bigger one with sump Yup, if you are careless, it might! Upgrading is definitely a less headache way to go! If not, get a plug n play nano tank! Quote Follow Alex's Reefing Journey @ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted February 15, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted February 15, 2014 Sumps Are Great!..go for it..You can also get Fiber Glass/Plastic strong type as a sump..would save you tons ..as for the overflow..Why not Go IOS..Depends Where the tank is and is it drilled?..HOB Overflow is good too....get a skimmer..your 20PPM nitrate might be your Sponge..in Your HOB Cheers Quote 300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot) 1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2 2: Vortech MP 40 Wes 3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2 3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260 4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor 5: American Pinpoint PH Controller 6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return) 7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor 8:Hailea 10HP Chiller R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.tm Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sumps Are Great!..go for it..You can also get Fiber Glass/Plastic strong type as a sump..would save you tons ..as for the overflow..Why not Go IOS..Depends Where the tank is and is it drilled?..HOB Overflow is good too....get a skimmer..your 20PPM nitrate might be your Sponge..in Your HOB Cheers Hi ashwin Thanks for the advice I'll remove the sponges. My tank and cabinet are against the wall so I think I have some space for a sump behind.. My tank isn't drilled and I dont have a lot of $$ so I'm considering an DIY overflow.. Please advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Shamsul Posted March 4, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 4, 2014 Having a sump is better, when i had only the tank without sump, it was getting quiet messy with HOB Skimmers and Filters and Lights and hanging around, after upgrading to a tank with sump, now feel more comfortable. Easy to change water and add supplements and maintenance is also easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.tm Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Having a sump is better, when i had only the tank without sump, it was getting quiet messy with HOB Skimmers and Filters and Lights and hanging around, after upgrading to a tank with sump, now feel more comfortable. Easy to change water and add supplements and maintenance is also easy. I see. Thanks for the reply! I'm currently working on a diy sump and overflow, lets hope it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Shamsul Posted March 7, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted March 7, 2014 DIY is Good, better test all possible scenarios, say power failure scenario and others, just to make sure that your salt water does not overflow your sump.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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